Pennsylvania insurance

Low-Income Car Insurance in Pennsylvania

What Pennsylvania requires, and how to keep insurance affordable after you receive a car.

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Minimum coverage in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania requires at least $15,000 bodily injury liability per person, $30,000 per accident and $5,000 property damage liability (often written 15/30/5). Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, so personal injury protection (PIP) is also required.

Requirements change — several states raised their minimums in 2025. Confirm current limits with the Pennsylvania insurance department or PennDOT.

Is minimum coverage enough?

Minimum liability is the cheapest legal option and is common for older, low-value cars — including most donated cars. It does not pay to repair your own car. If you cannot afford repairs after an accident, compare the cost of adding collision coverage against the value of the car.

Ways to pay less in Pennsylvania

  • Compare at least three quotes every year
  • Ask about good-driver, low-mileage, paperless and paid-in-full discounts
  • Raise your deductible only if you can cover it
  • Try usage-based insurance if you drive little
  • Take a defensive driving course where it earns a discount

More tips in our national low-income car insurance guide. Budgeting for a new car? Read the real cost of a donated car.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum car insurance in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires at least $15,000 bodily injury liability per person, $30,000 per accident and $5,000 property damage liability (often written 15/30/5). Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, so personal injury protection (PIP) is also required.
How can I get cheap car insurance in Pennsylvania on a low income?
Compare quotes, choose state minimum liability for an older car, and ask for every discount you qualify for.

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